Tasmania the new internet testing ground
An expansion of wireless internet services in Tasmania by telco Optus could prove to be a headache for the rollout of the National Broadband Network.
Tasmania will be the first state to receive...
ABC Business News -
Thursday November 5, 2009, 3:50 pm
Another boost for internet services
Wireless internet in Tasmania is about to get a big upgrade.
Optus is building 60 new phone towers giving its customers much better coverage.
Managing Director for Optus Country, Anthony Shiner,...
ABC Business News -
Thursday November 5, 2009, 1:09 pm
West Australian Newspapers Still Doing it Hard
Tough times continue in the media sector, despite the market lifting share prices for major players in anticipating of a return to the good old days. The Kerry Stokes-dominated West Australian...
Australasian Investment Review -
Wednesday November 4, 2009, 8:40 am
Telco bill to reshape industry, says Conroy
The Federal Government says Parliament needs to pass a telecommunications bill to give consumers greater choice for both phone and broadband services.
The telecommunications industry ombudsman...
ABC Business News -
Sunday October 25, 2009, 12:36 pm
Telco complaints jump 54 per cent
Data-receiving high-tech "smart" mobile phones may be all the rage among teenagers but when the bill arrives in the mail, it often sparks rage of another kind from parents.Or as...
AAP -
Friday October 23, 2009, 5:58 pm
Telcos push for Telstra break-up laws
A group of telecommunications companies have urged federal politicians to pass legislative reforms that would lead to a break up of Telstra business.The companies, who make up the bulk of the...
AAP -
Friday October 23, 2009, 4:56 pm
Axesstel Signs Distribution Agreement with Quality One Wireless
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 22, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axesstel, Inc. (OTCBB:AXST), a leader in the design and development of fixed wireless voice and broadband data products, entered a distribution agreement...
GlobeNewswire -
Thursday October 22, 2009, 9:00 pm
Government issues new Telstra threat
The Federal Government is threatening to stop Telstra acquiring wireless spectrum even if the Opposition delays a bill that re-regulates the telecommunications sector.
The Government has demanded...
ABC Business News -
Thursday October 22, 2009, 10:48 am
Alcatel-Lucent to cut one in six jobs
French telecommunications equipment giant Alcatel-Lucent will cut its 26,000 strong European workforce by a sixth this year and next as the company restructures, a union source said on...
AAP -
Thursday October 22, 2009, 7:13 am
Alcatel-Lucent to cut one in six Europe jobs: union
PARIS (AFP) - French telecommunications equipment giant Alcatel-Lucent will cut its 26,000 strong European workforce by a sixth this year and next as the company restructures, a union source said on...
AFP Finance News -
Thursday October 22, 2009, 6:05 am
Government hits back at broadband threat
The Federal Government has hit back at the Opposition over threats to delay a key telecommunications bill.
The bill sets the regulatory rules that will require Telstra to separate its retail and...
ABC Business News -
Wednesday October 21, 2009, 4:20 pm
Lufthansa internet deal for passengers
German flag carrier Lufthansa and Japanese electronics giant Panasonic have teamed up to offer passengers wireless internet on long-haul flights from 2010, the airline says.Long-haul business...
AAP -
Tuesday October 13, 2009, 7:07 am
Telstra Says No, Sort Of
It sounded like the Telstra of old, under the former management of Sol Trujillo. It said Friday it was opposed to the federal government's proposal to split it, and has called for the senate...
Australasian Investment Review -
Monday October 12, 2009, 8:42 am
SingTel (SIN:Z74) Mobile Users Base Hit 262 Million
Sydney, Australia, Aug 12, 2009 - (ABN Newswire) - Singapore Telecommunications Ltd(SIN:Z74)(ASX:SGT), Southeast Asia's largest phone company, posted a strong growth in its combined mobile customer...
Asia Business News -
Wednesday August 12, 2009, 5:31 pm
Evoc (HKG:8285) Secures 3g Telecommunications Contracts Seizing Opportunities In A Rmb400 Billion China 3g Market
Hong Kong, China, June 15, 2009 - (ABN Newswire) - China's leading manufacturer of advanced process automation ("APA") products, EVOC Intelligent Technology Company Limited...
Asia Business News -
Monday June 15, 2009, 9:24 pm
